Come on over to the east side of town and at the Bayou Texar bridge, if you look real closely, you will see numerous tops of palm trees and some type of grasses plus other “decorative” items. You have to look real good because they are in majestic oak tree groves at the water’s edge.

Additionally, at the Scenic/Summit Park, if you look closely, are more palm trees tucked into the beautiful oak trees. If this is where my tax dollars are going at DOT ... I want a full refund!

— Jackie Boudreaux, Pensacola

Crime and wages

As much as I hate the idea, I know the next president will be a Democrat — Hillary, if she is not in jail. Of course, the president, attorney general and department of justice will never let that happen.

There are 11 states, and more headed that way, where the receivers outnumber the providers. To quote George Bernard Shaw: “A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.”

President Obama, the attorney general and the department of justice only enforce the laws they agree with. It has been reported that there over 300 cities that are sanctuaries, meaning illegal immigrants get away with every crime on the book, violating federal law.

Regarding minimum wage, if it is increased to $15 an hour, everything will go up. The people now on minimum wage will be in the same situation as they were, plus there will be fewer jobs. Many small industries, shops and fast-food establishments will be unable to pay the higher wages and will go out of business.

Folks on fixed income will fall further and further behind.

— Charles Sanders, Pensacola

I am thankful

In 2009, I received a telephone call that would change the course of my life. My mom had suffered a stroke, had numerous complications and was not expected to live.

I am thankful that she is still in my life. A complete listing of all those who have given us hope and help, over all these years, would be impossible.

Despite all of her challenges, my mom has thrived. I am so very thankful to this community — one in which I was a stranger — for every prayer offered, every kind word given, every piece of helpful information shared, every smile delivered and every courtesy extended.